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Chapter 22 - arms

So here's how it goes in this world—when someone gets a superpower, it's never just handed to them. Pieces of that power are scattered across hidden places—mountains, lakes, abandoned buildings, even underground bunkers or city rooftops. You gotta find these spots, claim the fragments, and level up your Arm to unlock its full potential. It's not just about having power—it's about proving you deserve it.

These powers are called Arms. Not many people have Arms, and even fewer know what they really are. Arms come in all shapes and forms—some can speak directly to their users, others are silent but deadly. Some let you fly above the city skyline, some transform you or your surroundings, some show up as weapons or gadgets, and some merge with your mind or body like a second skin.

Arms have been around forever, born in ancient times to keep the world balanced—stopping evil before it spreads and protecting the innocent. But these days, they've blended into the modern world. Some Arms have evolved, syncing with technology—like an Arm that plugs into your neural network boosting your intelligence or hacking skills, or one that lets you manipulate digital signals to become invisible in the real world and online.

But don't get it twisted—Arms aren't just toys to mess around with. If you try to use your Arm for selfish or dark reasons, it'll reject you hard. Some Arms vanish, some curse their users, and some pass themselves on to someone worthy. This has been the rule since the beginning.

Every Arm has its own origin story—some come from ancient temples hidden in jungles, others from secret labs abandoned after experiments went wrong. Every country once had its own legendary Arm, but many have been lost, hidden, or forgotten. Some users are leveling up, chasing those fragments, while others are on a hunt for Arms thought to be myths—like an Arm that grants superhuman strength rivaling a bulldozer, or one that gives visions of the future to dodge danger before it hits.

Leveling up your Arm means building a bond. It's about earning trust by completing tasks and challenges only your Arm knows about. Some tasks might be hacking into secure networks, others could be surviving dangerous urban jungles or facing your deepest fears. The stronger your connection, the more powers your Arm reveals—like bending light to turn invisible, unlocking super-intelligence to solve impossible problems, or glimpsing seconds into the future to stay one step ahead of any threat.

And here's the wild part—some Arms have their own will. They might question your decisions, even argue with you, forcing you to make tough calls. Using an Arm isn't just about power—it's about responsibility. It changes you, mentally and physically, sometimes in ways you never expected.

So yeah, in this world, Arms aren't just relics of the past—they're living, evolving forces blending ancient magic with modern tech. And only those who prove themselves worthy can unlock their true power and stand against the darkness that's always waiting in the shadows.

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